Manatee Elementary School

7001 Charleston Shores Blvd
Lake Worth, FL 33467
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Manatee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manatee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Manatee Elementary School's student population of 1,228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,228 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Manatee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manatee Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#555 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manatee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manatee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manatee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
37%
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Black
13%
21%
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White
46%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manatee Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Manatee Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manatee Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manatee Elementary School's ranking?
Manatee Elementary School is ranked #555 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Manatee Elementary School often compared to?
Manatee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Manatee Elementary School?
1,228 students attend Manatee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Manatee Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manatee Elementary School?
Manatee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Manatee Elementary School offer ?
Manatee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Manatee Elementary School part of?
Manatee Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.

School Reviews

5   10/14/2020
Absolutely amazing! I loved my time here.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lorelei Ebinger

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,228 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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